We are looking for a candidate with a finance background. This person will be key in performing interest rate risk functions, balance sheet analysis and ad-hoc reporting. Our ideal candidate is a fast-paced learner, good at maintaining professional relationships, can multitask, possesses strong written & verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills. Hybrid role with 1 or more days per week in the office in either our Chicago, IL or Milwaukee, WI offices.

Supports the research and development of quantitative risk modeling methodologies and related strategies in support of managing structural market risks arising from business/group portfolios and products. Develops and implements models to ensure market risk in banking products are properly measured and support effective risk management practices. Works with internal and external stakeholders to ensure market risks are properly identified and understood with supporting models and strategies successfully implemented.

• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of solutions.
• Provides input to policy positions with respect to structural market risk programs considering legislative requirements.
• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Conducts independent analysis to resolve strategic issues.
• Provides input to the planning & implementation of structural market risk data acquisition and reporting programs.
• Documents data flow, systems and processes in data collection to improve efficiency; advances automation of processes.
• Maintains operational procedures and processes relating to data acquisition, analytical and reporting processes.
• Develops analytical solutions, models and methodologies used to manage risks related to the Bank’s portfolios and products e.g. valuations; hedging strategies, customer behaviour models, performance measurement, etc.
• Monitors the financial market environment and model performance impacts for optimal execution of risk strategies.
• Ensures compliance with model risk and market risk governance and provides financial instrument transaction oversight.
• Works closely with businesses and corporate partners to perform enterprise wise stress testing of the bank’s Net Interest Income in support of capital adequacy assessment
• Performs analytics and reporting of economic and P&L performance of Corporate Treasury as a result of its hedging, investment and funding activities.
• Researches industry best practices with respect to structural market risk modeling and methodology
• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Monitors and tracks changes to position and component risk metrics over reporting periods; addresses and / or escalates any issues.
• Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Works with various data owners to discover and select data from internal and external sources e.g. lending system, payment system, external credit rating system.
• Applies scripting / programming skills to assemble source data into structured datasets with multiple levels of granularities e.g., demographics, customers, products, transaction.
• Applies suitable statistical techniques to perform analysis e.g., A/B testing, mathematical models, algorithms, machine learning to test, verify, refine hypotheses.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on business objectives including third party suppliers.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Participates in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

  
  Qualifications:

• As a full-time employee, we would require 4-6 years of experience, however as part of the BMO campus program, we are looking for motivated individuals with a strong desire to learn.
• Degree in either Finance, Computer Science, Economics or Risk Management preferred
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Access, SQL, VBA.
• Working experience in a Finance environment with exposure to one or more of the following:
• Risk management, financial market products and pricing, Balance Sheet / Asset Liability management.
• Knowledge of quantitative modelling including understanding of statistics, risk and financial metrics.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.

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At BMO Harris Bank we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO Harris Bank team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

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